Harold H. Purcell

Harold Hidmore Purcell (February 7, 1920 – July 14, 2007) was an American lawyer and politician who served in the Virginia House of Delegates and Virginia Senate. He was first elected to the state senate in a special election following Benjamin T. Pitts' resignation due to ill health.^[1]

Harold H. Purcell
Member of the Virginia Senate from the 25th district
In office January 8, 1964 – January 12, 1966
Preceded by	Edward O. McCue Jr.
Succeeded by	John Galleher
Member of the Virginia Senate from the 26th district
In office January 28, 1959 – January 8, 1964
Preceded by	Benjamin T. Pitts
Succeeded by	John Alexander
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates for Fluvanna, Goochland, and Louisa
In office January 14, 1948 – January 28, 1959
Preceded by	Henry S. Johnson
Succeeded by	Matt G. Anderson
Personal details
Born	Harold Hidmore Purcell (1920-02-07)February 7, 1920 Louisa, Virginia, U.S.
Died	July 14, 2007(2007-07-14) (aged 87) Richmond, Virginia, U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Spouse	Virginia Omohundro ​ (m. 1942)​
Alma mater	University of Virginia
Military service
Allegiance	United States
Branch/service	United States Army
Years of service	1942–1945
Rank	Captain
Battles/wars	World War II

References

1. Slayton, Jeremy (July 17, 2007). "Former state legislator Harold Purcell dies". Richmond Times-Dispatch. Retrieved June 26, 2020.

External links

• Harold H. Purcell at The Virginia Elections and State Elected Officials Database Project, 1776-2007